Swiss Committee on Polar and High Altitude Research
This Committee serves as a strategic body for the Swiss community in polar and high altitude research and represents their scientific interests nationally as well as internationally. In order to promote young talents, it awards the Prix de Quervain.
News
09.10.2023 | Prix de Quervain 2023
09.10.2023 Ice cliffs and their influence on the melting of glaciers
The prize goes to Marin Kneib for his outstanding PhD on the Himalayan region
© picture source: Marin Kneib
22.09.2023 | Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research
22.09.2023 SCAR Strategic Plan 2023-2028
Focus on the urgency of the climate crisis and the role of SCAR as the leading scientific organisation on Antarctica
02.06.2023 | Publication
02.06.2023 Swiss maritime strategy: important role of science and Academies
Mentioned epxlicitly: Swiss Committee on Polar- and High Altitude Research, International Arctic Science Committee, Scientific Committee for Antarctic Research
09.11.2022 | Swiss Academies' publication
09.11.2022 Arctic under pressure
The Arctic between climate change, endangered livelihoods of indigenous populations and economic potential - and the role of Switzerland
Swiss Committee on Polar and High Altitude Research
Dr Roger Pfister, Head
House of Academies
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P.O. Box
3001 Bern